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Section 1

The Role of Socialization

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The Role of Socialization

Socialization prepares people for social life by teaching them a group's shared norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Nature vs. Nurture: A False Debate

Is nature (an individual's innate qualities) or nurture (personal experience) more important in determining physical and behavioral traits?

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Sociobiology

Sociobiology examines and explains social behavior based on biological evolution.

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Deprivation and Development

Social deprivation, or prevention from culturally normal interaction with society, affects mental health and impairs child development.

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Isolation and Development

Social isolation refers to a complete or near-complete lack of contact with society, which can affect all aspects of a person's life.

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Feral Children

A feral child is a human child who has lived isolated from human contact from a very young age.

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Institutionalized Children

Institutionalized children may develop institutional syndrome, which refers to deficits or disabilities in social and life skills.

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